by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, and more. We've also included details on how Pitt ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in genetics.
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The bachelor's program at Pitt was ranked #10 on College Factual's Best Schools for genetics list.
In 2022, 19 students received their master’s degree in genetics from Pitt. This makes it the #5 most popular school for genetics master’s degree candidates in the country.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Pitt was $1,605 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $839 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $20,154 | $38,520 |
| Fees | $1,370 | $1,370 |
| Books and Supplies | $584 | $584 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,420 | $13,420 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,918 | $2,918 |
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Online degrees for the Pitt genetics bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Pitt Online Learning page.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 26 students earned a master's degree in genetics from Pitt. About 88% of these graduates were women and the other 12% were men.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Pitt are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 54% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus with a master's in genetics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 14 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the genetics majors at University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Biology | 341 |
| Neurobiology & Neurosciences | 202 |
| Microbiological Sciences & Immunology | 86 |
| Biomathematics & Bioinformatics | 83 |
| Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology | 82 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.